5 key lifestyle changes for a happier life

If you want to improve your life in 2022, becoming healthier and happier should be at the top of your agenda. Learn how to make it happen with ice baths and other simple upgrades.
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5 key lifestyle changes for a happier life

If you want to improve your life in 2022, becoming healthier and happier should be at the top of your agenda. Learn how to make it happen with ice baths and other simple upgrades.


 

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Nothing in this life is more important than your health and happiness. This quick post will teach you about the key lifestyle changes for a happier life. Better still, they’re all tips that can be embraced by all.

Now Is The Time To Invest In You

The link between happiness and health has been proven time and time again. For example, being happy brings a 13–26% lower risk of heart disease. Moreover, there is a long list of additional physical health benefits, as well as mental health rewards, that can be gained from making simple upgrades to your lifestyle.

Now more than ever, those benefits can be telling. After all, there was a 20% increase in mental health issues between 1993 and 2014 while the pandemic has only worsened the situation. Similarly, this difficult period has seen an increase in several physical health complaints. Implement the following healthy living upgrades, and you should notice significant improvements throughout the rest of 2022 and beyond.

Sleep

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Before worrying about the changes that can be made during the waking hours, why not consider what you do at night. After all, the average adult should spend 7-9 hours asleep each night. Improving this one aspect will, therefore, instantly improve one-third of your life. for starters, it will aid your core body temperature.

It’s not just about how many hours you spend sleeping, and you must also consider the quality of sleep and the REM cycle. Improved sleep patterns can be developed through several steps. The most effective include getting a mattress that suits your postural requirements, changing your pillows, avoiding digital screens before bed, and going to sleep at roughly the same time each night.

Some of the benefits gained from getting a better night’s sleep include, but are not limited to;

  • Reduced risk of obesity as people with fewer than 7 hours per night are 41% more likely to suffer from it.

  • Improved energy levels and concentration.

  • Beauty improvements for the skin, hair, and nails.

  • Increased immune system health, including a major reduction in the likelihood of getting a cold.

  • Reduced risk of depression and stress, not least because sleep manages cortisol.

The indirect rewards of a better night’s sleep include feeling ready to tackle the world in business, athletic performance, and social activities. All of these outcomes will make you a happier person.

Cold Water Immersion

Cold water immersion, also known as cold water therapy, is a routine activity that has become very popular with professional athletes. It essentially involves taking a 10-15 minute cold water dip with the goal of aiding natural recovery. But it can be used in daily life too.

Whether it’s a cryotherapy chamber or standard ice baths at home, cold water immersion therapy can be used by people of all ages. While beginners may find that they can only handle a short spell of cold therapy, the aim of increasing it to 15 minutes can be incorporated as a post-exercise activity or into daily routines. If you already understand the benefits of a cold shower, you’ll already appreciate some of the ways that cold water immersion can help.

However, jumping in an ice bath with cold water immersion can bring a range of rewards, such as;

When dealing with issues like sore muscles, using cold therapy ice baths as and when required can deliver great results for active recovery. When wanting to enjoy the benefits of improved circulation or immune systems, you’ll want to do it at least 2-3 times per week – ideally daily.

Diet & Nutrition 

The human body is the most advanced machine in the world, and fuelling it with the right energy sources will make a world of difference to its performance. As such, diet and nutrition are key factors that influence your physical and emotional wellness.

First and foremost, you will want to consider the calories you are eating. A calorie counter will go a long way to helping you develop a healthier relationship with food. For the best results, you’ll also need to learn about the macros and nutrients while simultaneously going the extra mile to avoid foods that you are intolerant to. By eating the right volumes of the right foods, the benefits will begin to show in no time.

Some of the reasons for focusing on your diet include;

  • Nutrition can contribute to around one-third of all cancer.

  • Food choices, such as fibre can aid digestive health while simultaneously helping fight the risk of obesity.

  • Food choices will influence your risk of cholesterol, stroke, and heart attacks as well as your organ function.

  • Only 10% feel that their diets are balanced at all times, underlining the need for most people to improve.

  • Nutritional and vitamin deficiencies can worsen your symptoms.

Furthermore, diet and nutrition are crucial for helping children develop both physically and mentally. The right foods also lead to improved performance in all aspects of life while also helping you prevent injury and recover faster. Ultimately, the right approach to food allows you to look and feel better than ever – and you’ll also avoid the negative emotions that stem from hunger.

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Sound

Human health and happiness are heavily reliant on all the senses. While sound is commonly overlooked and underappreciated, the truth is that natural sounds can have a profound impact on our lives – especially when used in a conscious manner.

Perhaps the most powerful tool for creating sound is the voice, which is noted in animals as well as humans. Meanwhile, the power of sound on the human mind has been further demonstrated by sound therapy and sound healing for anxiety or related conditions. Of course, we all know how music can impact our mood and general sense of positivity too. The rewards can be experienced in individual and group settings.

Sound can impact the body ways, such as;

  • Physiologically because hearing is your primary warning sense and releases cortisol.

  • Psychologically as certain sounds can conjure up memories or simply make you feel happy or sad. The way music is used in films is another example of this.

  • Behaviorally as we naturally gravitate to nice sounds while moving away from sounds we dislike.

  • Cognitively, especially when you compare loud sounds versus soft sounds, which is why soft music is often used with yoga and meditation.

  • Energetically, because some sounds will either give you a boost or leave you feeling tired.

The applied physiology and psychology of sound can impact your life in many different situations, such as work or exercise. Meanwhile, it can be very useful when trying to get to sleep at night, espeically when you embrace relaxed tones like the sounds of the ocean. A lifestyle change to address the sounds around you can be far more impactful than you imagined.

Movement & Exercise 

Finally, everyone knows that the human body is built to be active and is far happier when you exercise. Studies in America have shown that people who exercise are happier and more successful as a result. Similar findings are seen in the UK.

Becoming more active is a personal issue that will be heavily influenced by your current level of fitness. If you currently live a sedentary lifestyle, you won’t want an intense training session. Instead, you should simply going for a walk once per day. If you are a little more active, a return to sporting activities or resistance training may be deemed more suitable. Simple lifestyle changes like taking the stairs rather than the lift can work wonders too. Perhaps the most significant feature is to stay consistent. So, if you struggle with your active recovery, embracing ice bath benefits like preventing delayed onset muscle soreness is advised. Cold showers are also linked to a host of potential benefits to support your diet and healthy lifestyle.

When you do, exercise and movement will enhance your health and happiness by;

  • Releasing endorphins during physical activity to reduce stress and boost your happiness.

  • Enhancing your looks and body shape, which statistically makes you happier.

  • Pushing yourself physically makes you mentally tougher, which will help you in other aspects of life. In turn, you will be happier.

  • Feel capable of achieving goals and in control of your life, which feeds into the fact that very active people are 52% more likely to be happy.

  • Become stronger, more flexible, and in greater control of your body, especially when supported by the recovery beneifts of ice bathing.

Staying active is statistically and anecdotally shown to be one of the most significant steps towards a happy future. It works to reduce high blood pressure, fight stress, and boost your self esteem.. It can also be combined with other ideas through listening to music, using the ice bath experience of cold immersion, or choosing open water swimming. The possibilities for your health and happiness are endless.

Ryan Abbott

Ryan Abbott

Founder of Urban Ice Tribe

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